The National Police and the Civil Guard deployed 7,000 officers in different parts of Madrid on Friday afternoon, in order to ensure that the new restrictions were observed and that those confined to their municipalities did not leave the region
The central government has used a decree to lock down the capital and eight other municipalities. Residents of these areas who break the rules could be fined
The decision was taken by the Socialist Party-Unidas Podemos government after the regional administration of premier Isabel Díaz Ayuso failed to propose new restrictions by a 12pm deadline
Specialists warn that residents may become more complacent about safety measures after the Madrid High Court struck down the perimetral lockdowns in the region
Bars and restaurants in the Madrid region are hoping that customers will be able to adapt to the earlier closing times that have been implemented in a bid to slow the spread of the virus
Authorities call for Madrileños to act responsibly after restrictions on movement are struck down by the Madrid High Court
El Roto cartoon, October 9, 2020
The move comes after Pedro Sánchez gave premier Isabel Díaz Ayuso an ultimatum: if she does not implement coronavirus measures, the government will act unilaterally